Consider running for a seat on VTLA’s Board as an elected District Governor! VTLA has 13 Districts and 16 District Governor seats with the next one-year term of office beginning March 26, 2023. We need to have a signed petition to seek election by December 29. Learn more about the composition of VTLA’s Board of Governors, the current Governors and responsibilities by reading more.
Still have questions? Call Valerie O’Brien at 804-343-1143, ext. 302 or email.

Have you considered seeking a position on the VTLA Board of Governors? Consider running for a seat as an elected District Governor! VTLA has 13 Districts and 16 District Governor seats with the next one-year term of office beginning March 26, 2023. The districts and current governors are listed in the Directory of Members and Services.

If you are interested, please submit a signed petition by December 29. Learn more about the composition of VTLA’s Board of Governors, the current Governors and responsibilities by reading more here.

Still have questions? Call Valerie O’Brien at 804-343-1143, ext. 302 or email.

January 11, 12-1 pm - Karen Evans

Direct Examination: Asking the Right Questions the Right Way

In October, we watched Stephanie Grana conduct voir dire in our wrongful death case. In November and December, we watched outstanding openings in vastly different styles with Amberley Hammer and Joe Fried. Now in January, watch Karen Evans present our client’s suffering through direct examinations of an expert witness and widow.

As a former registered nurse and preeminent trial attorney, Karen has developed effective methods of using direct examination to explain complex expert testimony and life changing catastrophic injuries and losses to jurors. Join us to watch her direct. Register here. Have you missed the first three programs? One fee covers all seven one-hour lunchtime programs and you can watch the recordings to catch up!

VTLA is proud to continue honoring outstanding Virginia journalists who, through their reporting of criminal or civil justice issues, foster increased public awareness and understanding of the fundamental role these systems play in the lives of Virginians. This recipient will be recognized and receive their award at VTLA’s 2023 Convention at The Greenbrier.  

Submit your entry for consideration this year by sending your nominations by January 31, 2023, to shoque@vtla.com. For more information on the award, its objectives, and eligibility, please click here.  

Thursday, February 2  •  4 – 5:30 pm

Implicit bias is the unconscious influence of experiences, attitudes, and stereotypes on our judgments, decisions, and behaviors. This program, which is the next installment in the DIA Tough Talk series, will explore the relationship between implicit bias and the ethical obligations of lawyers, specifically focusing on how implicit biases work against our clients, shape litigation strategies, and impact the trajectory of a client's case. Join us for an in-depth conversation by registering here. It's free and open to all!

March 23-26
The Greenbrier

Plans are under way for a great Annual Convention that will feed your heart and mind with timely topics, outstanding speakers and of course, old and new friends. Watch for the details, but call the Greenbrier today to reserve your room at 855-923-7202.

Looking for another way to get your name in front of your colleagues or support this great event? We cannot put together such a top-notch meeting without your help! Please consider being a convention sponsor this year. As a sponsor, you will receive prominent placement and recognition in advertising and other convention materials. Click here to learn more about our sponsorship levels. 

January 17 • 6:30 pm

Park Lane Tavern of Fredericksburg

Join us for our first social event specifically for any paralegal or law office support staff. Come and meet your colleagues - see old friends and make new ones! This free event includes light appetizers, beer or wine and is kindly sponsored by MoveDocs. 

We hope to see you, RSVP here.

Learn more about paralegal membership, events, and activities here.

As 2022 draws to a close, we would like to thank YOU for your tremendous support of VTLA’s legislative program as well as the VTL PAC. We are profoundly grateful for you and your unwavering support of our team, fighting for equal access to justice for all Virginians. Your contributions have been critical to our success.

If you have not already contributed this year, we hope that you will consider making a contribution prior to December 31, 2022. You make go online here to make this contribution today.

Again, thank you for your continued generosity and dedication to the VTLA. May your holidays be merry and bright!

February 3-4

The Virginian Hotel, Lynchburg

How do you exceed expectations at your firm? How do you improve on your next case? How do you get access to some Virginia's leading trial lawyers in a unique small forum? Be at the first Young Trial Lawyers Retreat in Lynchburg February 3-4. 

Join in discussions of skills to stay organized, real life technology for your real life job, dealing with experts, discovery, depositions, exploring the path to leadership and more! Be one of the first - sign up here.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 • 8:45 -10 am

Has it been a few (or more) years since you had a civics class or maybe all you know of the process is here?  Well, we are bringing the Virginia legislative process to you again this year through our virtual Justice Day.

Sign up today to hear first-hand what is happening with the General Assembly in Richmond. Learn from our legislative team how to be your own citizen lobbyist, and what issues VTLA is concerned with this year. We have invited legislators to join us again this year so you don't want to miss it! There is no charge and certainly no previous experience is required.